MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,870 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)
1)offside front minor play track rod end(2)Both rear upper ball joint slight play
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush and both front (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes poor condition (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
park brake efficiency 18% it appears the brake system may require adjustment
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both rear brake discs corroded on inner face
both wipers splitting on ends
n/s and o/s sills corroded
rear exhaust box strap corroded and broken
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear brake discs corroded on inner face
both wipers splitting on ends
n/s and o/s sills corroded
rear exhaust box strap corroded and broken
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
centre brakelight not working no visible wiring
cooling fan continues running temperature still rises
offside outer sill getting rusty
radiator in poor condition
slight play nearside rear upper balljoint
slight smearing offside wiper blade
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
centre brakelight not working no visible wiring
cooling fan continues running temperature still rises
offside outer sill getting rusty
radiator in poor condition
slight play nearside rear upper balljoint
slight smearing offside wiper blade
both rear tyres close to limit advise replacment
both sills corroded
n/s/f tyre close to limit advise replacment
nearside front anti roll bar drop link bushes heavily perished
o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded
rear brake discs corroded
windscreen chipped
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
both rear tyres close to limit advise replacment
both sills corroded
n/s/f tyre close to limit advise replacment
nearside front anti roll bar drop link bushes heavily perished
o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded
rear brake discs corroded
windscreen chipped
both front tyres worn low on edges
centre brake light not working
exhaust corroded
exhaust flexi pipe damaged
n/s/f anti roll bar drop link bushes perished
o/s/r brake discs corroded on inner surface
o/s/r mteal brake pipe corroded
rear shock absorber bushes perished
windscreen chipped
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front tyres worn low on edges
centre brake light not working
exhaust corroded
exhaust flexi pipe damaged
n/s/f anti roll bar drop link bushes perished
o/s/r brake discs corroded on inner surface
o/s/r mteal brake pipe corroded
rear shock absorber bushes perished
windscreen chipped
exhaust corroded
front anti roll bar bushs perrished
front brake discs corroded
both inner sills corroded
front brake hoses metal ends corroded
near side front tyre 1.6mm and perrished
near side rear tyre 3mm
off side front tyre 1.6mm on inner edge
oil leak
rear discs corroded, worn and slightly pitted
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
R504 SBL is a 1997 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
Across all 1997 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 71,264 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R504 SBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R504 SBL?
You can check the full history of R504 SBL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R504 SBL registered?
R504 SBL is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 August 1997.
Is R504 SBL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R504 SBL shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R504 SBL have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R504 SBL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.